Search the Indy Jazz Fest Blog
2011 Indy Jazz Fest Lineup
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Quote of the Day: Practice
“I never practice my guitar… from time to time I just open the case and throw in a piece of raw meat.” -Wes Montgomery Tweet
Posted in Blog, Uncategorized
Tagged indy jazz fest, quote of the day, Wes Montgomery
Leave a comment
Video of the Day: Bootsy be with You
Bootsy Collins was never one for subtlety and this clip is a perfect example as a shirtless Bootsy slaps and pops his custom star bass while he howls along. “I’d Rather be With You” offers a strange juxtaposition as Collins … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Uncategorized
Tagged bootsy collins, i'd rather be with you, indy jazz fest, video of the day
Leave a comment
Today in Jazz: It’s Always Sonny In Indiana
Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins records “Misterioso” with pianists Thelonious Monk and Horace Silver, 1957. This song was off the album, Sonny Rollins Vol. 2 (Blue Note) and included Indianapolis native, J.J. Johnson on trombone. Tweet
Pat Metheny: Orchestrion
Here is an article from Jazzonline.com I think you should check out: For those of you who haven’t had a chance to see what Pat Metheny has been up to with his new project Orchestrion, you must check out the video … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band in Concert: Newport Folk Festival 2010
New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band stays true to the mission statement implied by its name: It’s all about preserving the history of its music, from an iconic hometown venue to the classic jazz, blues, soul and old-time songs it … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged indianapolis, indy jazz fest, jazz, Newport Folk Fest, NPR, Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Leave a comment
Song of the Day: Norah Jones “Don’t Know Why”
Who doesn’t like Norah Jones? The song that started off her career in grand fashion, we thought it was only proper we start our new year off in the same way! Find out more about her here. Tweet